For schools, taking care of children and adolescents, who are valuable assets of the nation, is of paramount importance. Adopting an inclusive model to address the health needs of all school personnel and employing strategies to effectively utilize various health promotion opportunities are essential. Proactive reinforcement and expansion of school health activities are required to safeguard student health and achieve holistic care.

In June 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released global standards and indicators for HPS. These standards outline eight criteria for establishing a sustainable system that aligns with promoting health education at school and well-being objectives, meeting the needs of school students and communities, and providing the necessary resources and support for health promoting school systems.

Taiwan`s HPS 3.0 initiative draws from global standards, building upon the six major categories of the second-generation HPS (HPS 2.0) and incorporating the focal points in international standards. It has developed eight standards covering both governmental and school-related dimensions, namely standards for government resources and policies, school policies toward whole-school approach, school community and stakeholder engagement, school and community partnerships, school curriculum incorporates health and well-being, school physical environment, school social-emotional environment, and school health services and resources.

In addition to effectively connecting within the school environment, HPS 3.0 places increased emphasis on governmental-level policies, leadership, and resource allocation as well as school-level“whole-school approach”management, aiming to strengthen the involvement of all HPS. This system aims to align with promoting health education at school and well-being objectives, ensuring sustainable operation. Furthermore, it envisions a development journey that begins from kindergartens and extends to universities, thereby linking growth and learning throughout the school years.